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This blog provides a platform for resources to be shared and discussions to be engaged in by anyone providing transitioning services. The content of the blog is especially applicable to those involved in the Illinois Transitions Academy.The Transitions Academy is designed to assist colleges and partnerships working on developing Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs by increasing awareness of the expanding partnership between Adult Education and Career and Technical Education as it relates to the ICAPS model, Accelerating Opportunity, Illinois Bridge programs, and Illinois Programs of Study. The Transitions Academy is designed to assist colleges and partnerships working on developing Bridge and ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System) programs.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Academic Counseling & Advising Workshop

Navigating the higher education system can be a daunting and
confusing task. This is exacerbated when students present with special needs
and challenges and don’t have clear career goals in mind. We as a system need
to become more effective in our efforts to serve these students. During this
workshop, we will: 1) Learn some basics of selected advising theories; 2) Share
current strategies, and; 3) Gain additional ideas and strategies.

This meeting will be
held on two dates in two locations:
March 17, 2016 – Springfield, IL
March 30, 2016 – Palos Hills, IL